UNCITRAL co-hosts Seminar on ASEAN integration through the Harmonization of Commercial Laws [4-5 September 2017, Bangkok]

UNCITRAL RCAP, the Supreme Court of Thailand, ASEAN Law Association, the International Institute for Trade and Development, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and the Thailand Arbitration Centre are co-organising a two-days seminar entitled “One Step Closer : Promoting ASEAN integration through the Harmonization of Commercial Laws”.

The seminar aims to raise awareness on the need for harmonization of commercial laws in ASEAN and provides a platform for fostering dialogue between public and private entities involved in cross-border trade. The seminar identifies obstacles and the benefits of harmonization and discusses the priorities for harmonization, in particular on the legal framework for contracts, e-commerce and alternative dispute resolution.

The Seminar will be relevant for public officials involving in trade and development, foreign affairs, judiciaries and other relevant public agencies, academics, research institutes and think tanks, private sector, other representatives from each ASEAN country.

The Seminar will take place on 4 and 5 September 2017 at Arnoma Hotel, Bangkok.